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Spina Bifida
Spina bifida is the most common of a group of birth defects called neural tube defects (NTDs). The neural tube is the embryonic structure that develops into the brain and spinal cord. Often called ...
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/4439_1224.asp
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Upside: Detailed explanation of spina bifida including detection, implications and more
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What is Hydronephrosis?
Hydronephrosis is a dilation of the inner part of the kidney where urine collects before it passes down the ureter to the bladder. All kidneys have a small amount of urine collected on the inside of ...
www.mombaby.org/index.php?c=1&s=25&p=110
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Upside: Excellent information about hydronephrosis including diagnosis, implications and graphics.
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Understanding Hydronephrosis
• What is hydronephrosis? • How common is hydronephrosis and what causes it? • How is hydronephrosis detected during pregnancy? • How will my pregnancy be managed now that Hydronephrosis has been ...
columbiaobgyn.org/services/prenatalpediatrics/condition_hydronephrosis.html
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Upside: Excellent detailed information about hydronephrosis
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Birth Defects
If you're like most expecting parents, you probably alternate between fantasies about a healthy baby and worries that your baby will have a health problem.
www.kidshealth.org/parent/system/ill/birth_defects.html
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Upside: Excellent detailed article on birth defects causes and information on common ones
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Common Tests During Pregnancy
What is Prenatal Screening? First Trimester Prenatal Screening Tests First trimester screening is a combination of fetal ultrasound and maternal blood testing performed during the first trimester of ...
www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/pregnant/tests.html
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Upside: Detailed medical information on various prenatal tests
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Edwards Syndrome Resources
If you have just received a prenatal diagnosis of Trisomy 18, I'm sure many questions are going through your mind. What is the cause of Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome)? What does this mean for my baby? ...
www.geocities.com/wilsfordmindy/trisomy18resources.html
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Upside: Excellent information on understanding Edwards Syndrome / Trisomy 18
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Turner Syndrome
Also called: Monosomy X, 45 X Karyotype - Summary - About Turner syndrome - Infant and childhood issues - Adolescent issues - Signs and symptoms - Diagnosis methods - Treatment options - Questions ...
yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/turner-syndrome.html
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Upside: Detailed article on Turner Syndrome including diagnosis and treatment
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Children's Health Encyclopedia: Edwards' Syndrome
Edwards' syndrome is caused by an extra (third) copy of chromosome 18. The extra chromosome is lethal for most babies born with this condition. It causes major physical abnormalities and severe ...
www.answers.com/topic/edwards-syndrome
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Upside: Very good overview on definition, diagnosis, treatment and more about Edwards Syndrome
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The characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment of Turner
Syndrome. Turner syndrome is a chromosomal condition that occurs when one of the two X chromosomes found in females is missing or incomplete.
www.americanpregnancy.org/birthdefects/turnersyndrome.html
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Upside: Very good overview on Turner Syndrome - causes, treatments and resources
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a set of birth defects that are
associated with the consumption of alcohol during pregnancy. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can result in a number of different physical, neurological and mental effects that range in severity.
www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancycomplications/fetalalcohol.html
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Upside: Good overview of FAS effects and preventions
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